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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1963
Page
2
A family anecdote recalls a boy who planned to visit the Kansas State Bank because his snow shovel check was drawn there, and a Kansas City dinner party moment where a hostess’s son helped with a razor. The lighthearted notes echo Art Linkletter’s charm.
A humorous anthology of small family moments. A grandmother recalls a minister visitor, a grandchild offers a martini, and an aunt shares gossip about a thriving newborn. The niece’s baby grows, while a 5 year old greets the sitter and jokes about feeding the infant.
Late winter Hindu weddings hinge on astrological timing and parental bargaining. Dowries and caste influence govern brides with little say, while introductions, controlled meetings, and elaborate processions mark the union. The ceremony blends ritual pomp with stark social constraints.
Auld Lang Syne Mr and Mrs D M Bramit of 109 N Locust observed their 54th wedding anniversary. Elmer Underwood, former Ottawan and member of Underwood and Underwood, visited from Maple Springs NY on business. Franklin County sheriffs officers searched for bandits who held up the Spring Hill bank. Telegraph reported a tornado in Omaha NE with an estimated 200 deaths. Ross Bower, Hutchinson Gazette reporter and former Franklin County resident, quit to work in his father’s Pomona lumber and elevator business. F Doman was called to Lane by his mother’s serious illness.
A devotional prayer requesting God's forgiveness for sins of omission and commission. It asks for repentance, grace, and the strength to improve in the future, concluding with a plea in Jesus' name. The quoted Bible verse Hebrews 13:5 reinforces the assurance of God's presence.
In Rice Auditorium at 8 p m on Tuesday March 28 the Baker University community will welcome young Swedish pianist Inger Wikstrom making her first U S appearance this spring after a tour of 10 Italian cities under UNESCO sponsorship. She debuted in Stockholm in 1959 at 19 and has since given Wigmore Hall recitals and London television performances, with selections by Koch Grieg Prokofiev Beethoven and Chopin.
The Willing Workers Club met in the Annex with Mrs. Mary Wilson as hostess. Seventeen members, five children and six guests shared a noon covered dish meal. They quilted blocks for Mrs. Stella Sweetwood and planned next with Mrs. Ada Thompson. Band Mothers elected officers: Mrs. Larry Walker president, Mrs. Van Cade vice president, Mrs. Joe Jackson secretary treasurer. The second annual Round Robin Mission Conference is at Quenemo Baptist Church and runs to March 31. Past Noble Grands Club met with Mrs. Ellen Green assisted by Mrs. Bill Ragan. eleven members attended. Mrs. Roger Comstock led devotionals and Mrs. Walter Hull led business. recreation by Mrs. Bill Poston. Next meeting with Mrs. Ernest Perry.
Ottawa Herald lists subscription prices for trade area by mail. Rates include one month a dollar fifty and three months four twenty five within the trade area. non trade area prices rise to one month one fifty, three months four twenty five, six months eight, and one year fifteen.
Cyclone Doin's Pep Club dressed as hillbillies for a hillbilly buffet with a skit titled Gun Wedding. Senior Kayettes played Easter bunny for hospital patients. New gymnastic equipment arrives for GAA and gym classes. Ten FBLA reps attend a regional in Topeka to compete in shorthand typing and bookkeeping. Kansas City business college speaker discusses careers. Journalism dept unveils an all season basketball magazine with photos and stats. Tom Jordan designed the cover.
Dear Mrs AK asks about major surgery in hysterectomy for a large fibroid tumor. The procedure is major but not inherently alarming. removal of the uterus ends pregnancy, menopause may be accelerated if ovaries are removed, otherwise menopause occurs at about 45. Recovery relieves pressure and anemia may improve. mental effects are minimal beyond relief.
Speech and drama students under Miss Feuerborn performed in a district contest at Shawnee Mission North High School with Linda Showalter and Bill Douglas taking monologues. A one act play by Salli Corlis and others titled Perfect Analysis Given By Parrot followed. Tryouts for the third all school play were held last Thursday with a long cast list and roles announced. Curtain falls this Saturday as the season nears its final act.
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